[UPDATE] It appears that the trailer was released early and has since been pulled.

Square Enix has been disappointing JRPG fans for many years now, and judging by the debut trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII​, it doesn't look like that trend is about to end any time soon. The video above (currently a GameTrailersexclusive) has been embedded above for your viewing pleasure.

Was watching that clip as painful for you as it was for me? Perhaps I'm far too cynical, as having witnessed the decline of the Final Fantasyfranchise over the past few years has clearly left me jaded. Either way, share your thoughts in the comments below.

This third and final spinoff set in the Final Fantasy XIII universe is set to launch sometime next year. To stay updated on the game's progress—if the trailer hasn't already managed to completely turn you off—keep it locked to GameRevolution.